Discover the Cultural Divide Between New Englanders & Pennsylvanians as they Fight for Liberty Was the United States united in 1776? Meet Pennsylvania and Massachusetts soldiers left behind to guard Ticonderoga in the early winter of 1776-1777 at Fort Ticonderoga’s upcoming … [Read more...] about “Riot! Yankees versus Buckskins” Living History Event, Jan 17th
History
The Battle of the Bouquet River
The Battle of the Bouquet River Willsboro, New York MAY 13, 1814 PA! PA! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! These are the words yelled by young Elihu Higby to his father Levi as he ran in the door of the Higby’s Willsboro distillery on that day in 1814, to … [Read more...] about The Battle of the Bouquet River
All About Lake Champlain
" 'Here a scene of indescribable sublimity burst upon us. Before us lay the waters of Lake Champlain, a sheet of unruffled glass, stretching some ninety miles to the south, widening and straitening as rocks and cliffs projected in the most fantastic shapes into the channel. On … [Read more...] about All About Lake Champlain
A Short History of the Belden Noble Memorial Library
The Belden H. Noble Memorial Library came into existence as the Essex Free Library in 1899 when it was granted a "provisional" charter by the University of the State of New York. It opened to the public December 1 of that year and received an "absolute" charter in 1906. The … [Read more...] about A Short History of the Belden Noble Memorial Library
Underground Railroad Experience & Revolutionary War Simulation
After last year's successful Underground Railroad Experience, PMOEC is happy to announce two more historical adventures! Both of these community events will give participants a chance to experience hands-on history guided by Pok-O-MacCready's instructors and local … [Read more...] about Underground Railroad Experience & Revolutionary War Simulation